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Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is an interesting spot which

gives us an insight into the country’s tropical forests. Genting Highlands Resortoffers fun and excitement for the whole family. Fraser’s Hill is an ideal retreat forweary travelers. Then there is Port Dickson for those who love waters. KualaSelangor and Kampung Kuantan are famous for bird watching and seeing fireflies.

If Malacca is loved for its historical importance, thus the royal town of SeriMenanti in Kuala Pilah district should interest folks the same. The royal town of SeriMenanti, Negeri Sembilan is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35kilometers from Seremban and 11 kilometers from Kuala Pilah Town.

 A famous attraction is the Seri Menanti Palace built in 1905 without the use of a

single nail. It is now known as the Muzium Di Raja (Istana Lama) Seri Menanti. Thefour-storey building is the work of two local carpenters namely Kahar and Taib. Thispalace once housed the Sekolah Menengah Agama Tinggi until 1964 and thereafterwas left vacant until 1992.

Questions

1. What does FRIM stand for?

 ______________________________________________________________ 

 _____

2. What are Kuala Selangor and Kampung Kuantan famous for?

 ______________________________________________________________ 

 _____

3. Where is Seri Menanti located?

 ______________________________________________________________ 

 _____

4. State true or false for the following statements.

i. Malacca is located at the foothills of a mountain range about 35 kilometers

from Seremban.

ii. Seri Menanti palace was built without the use of a single nail.

iii. The palace was unoccupied in 1964.

5. Another word for ‘famous’ is _________________.

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Task

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Nicol Ann David, Malaysia’s squash champion is a good role model for

teenagers. She has a successful international squash career, currently ranking 8 th in

the world at the age of 20.Nicol started playing squash at the age of five. At the age

of 16, she was voted as Malaysia’s National Sportswoman. 

Despite the pressures of international squash, Nicol remains to be an

excellent student. In her SPM examinations she scored A’s in tough subjects like

Economics, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Accounts, Science, Art and

English.

Nicol was the first Asian woman to win the World Open. She is the only

squash player who won the World Junior title twice. Nicol is a role model to the youth

of Malaysia and around the world. She is also humble and holds very strong familyvalues. She is committed, has competitive spirit and a strong desire for excellence

which has made her successful.

 Answer the questions.

1. Name the Malaysian squash champion.

 ____________________________

2. Nicol started playing squash at the age of ____________

3. What kind of student is Nicol?

 ___________________________________

4. List down 4 subjects that Nicol scored A.

a __________________________________

b __________________________________

c __________________________________

d __________________________________

5. Which title did she win twice?

 ___________________________________

6. State 2 qualities that made Nicol successful.

a_____________________________________

b_____________________________________